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Breaking News: Noncompete Ban Not Dead Yet!

Posted on October 18, 2024 by , , and

As you know, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) previously issued a rule that would ban most employee noncompetes throughout the United States.  See our previous updates NLRB Seeks Aggressive Enforcement Against Employers for Unlawful Non-Compete and “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions, Breaking News: Federal Court Halts FTC Noncompete Ban, The FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes Remains Imminent for Most […]

Reminder: CTA Filing Deadline Looming

Posted on October 15, 2024 by , and

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains in effect, and, as a result, many entities are required to submit filings to the federal government by the January 1, 2025, deadline. A failure to timely file may result in civil and criminal penalties. Under the CTA, a “reporting company” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) […]

NLRB Seeks Aggressive Enforcement Against Employers for Unlawful Non-Compete and “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions

Posted on October 9, 2024 by

Even after a Federal District Court judge in Texas struck down the looming FTC Ban on non-competes this past August, non-competes are still a hot topic in labor news. On Monday, Jennifer Abruzzo, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) General Counsel, issued a memo expanding on her May 2023 memo. The latest memo not only […]

Breaking News: Federal Court Halts FTC Noncompete Ban!

Posted on August 20, 2024 by , , and

Today, a federal court judge in Dallas, Texas, ruled the Federal Trade Commission went too far in issuing its nationwide noncompete ban that was set to become effective September 4, 2024. We anticipate the FTC will appeal and will update you as we know more. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact the Employment […]

Unraveling the Corporate Transparency Act: Navigating Entity Dissolution

Posted on July 30, 2024 by and

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) imposes requirements on entities dissolved in 2024. Effective as of January 1, 2024, the CTA mandates entities disclose information about their “beneficial owners” to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). Previously, there was uncertainty about whether dissolved entities must report under the CTA. However, on July 8, FinCEN updated […]

August Constitutional Referenda to Decide Who Spends Federal Funds

Posted on July 25, 2024 by

Statewide ballot referenda are not new to voters in the Badger State. There are four scenarios in which a question may be directly asked of voters: whether to amend the state’s constitution; ratification of a law extending the right of suffrage; nonbinding advisory question to measure public sentiment; and, ratifying a law that was passed […]

Welcome Attorney Morgan Sweeney

Posted on July 16, 2024

Join us in welcoming Morgan. At Ruder Ware, she is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by ensuring compliance and promoting healthy employer-employee dynamics.

The FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes Remains Imminent for Most Employers as Legal Challenges Continue

Posted on July 8, 2024 by , and

On July 3, 2024, a federal judge in Texas granted a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging the FTC’s noncompete ban. Notably, the injunction only applies to those plaintiffs named in the suit. All other employers will still need to comply with the noncompete ban when it takes effect in September. A final decision on […]

DOL’s New Overtime Rule Litigation Update: Texas Federal Judge Denies Postponement of Rule for a Private Employer

Posted on July 2, 2024 by and

Late Monday afternoon, a federal judge in Texas denied a marketing firm’s motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the DOL’s new overtime rule. This denial affirms that, for now, employers, other than the State of Texas, must comply with the DOL’s new overtime rule which went into effect Monday, July 1, 2024. As each […]

Capitol Connection, June 2024 Recap

Posted on July 2, 2024 by

The ever-changing landscape of state government requires businesses across all industries to stay informed on the happenings in Madison. Welcome to the June 2024 Recap issue of the Capitol Connection. Inside this issue Vos Recall Denied by Elections Commission Renowned Pollster Visits Ruder Ware New K-12 Literacy Vendor Selected Wisconsin Policy Forum: More FoodShare Recipients […]